Monday, November 12, 2012

Israeli - Syrian Border Clashes Intensifying

Fire and smoke rise after shells exploded in the Syrian village of Bariqa, close to the ceasefire line between Israel and Syria, November 7, 2012. Photo by Reuters

For Second Time In 24 Hours, Fire From Syria Hits Israel -- CNN

(CNN) -- A mortar shell fired from Syria landed Monday in the Golan Heights occupied by Israel, the second time in 24 hours fire originating from the war-torn country has shaken the area. Israel said it returned fire in the direction the shell came from.

The Israeli Defense Forces and Syrian forces hadn't fired at each other in more than 40 years, so while the Israelis reported that there was no damage and no injuries, the latest fire portends how what's happening in Syria could seriously rattle the entire region.

The last time Israel fired on its neighbor across the Golan Heights was during the 1973 Yom Kippur War.

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More News On Israeli - Syrian Border Clashes

Israel hits Syrian artillery that filed on Golan -- Reuters
Israel reports 'direct hits' on targets in Syria -- FOX News/AP
Israel Strikes at Syria Again in Response to Mortar Attacks -- New York Times
Israel army strikes source of Golan fire in Syria -- AFP
Israel fires at two Syrian mortar batteries, reports ‘direct hit’ -- RT
Israel hits 'source' of second Syrian shell -- Jerusalem Post
IDF retaliates against Syrian mortar fire -- YNet News
IDF reports 'direct hit' on Syria target, after errant shell lands in Israel -- Haaretz

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